Everest Base Camp Trek -14 Days

Nepal Visa Procedure

You can obtain a Nepal Visa after arriving at Kathmandu Tribhuwan International Airport. With your original passport with at least 6-month validation and a passport-size photo, you can easily get an “On arrival Visa” to Nepal. For EBC Trek, you will need at least 15-30 days of visa. Here are the details of Visa Costs in Nepal.

15 Days Visa $30

30 Days Visa $50

90 Days Visa $125

Travel insurance for Everest Trekking

Prioritizing your safety in high altitudes like Everest Region is very important. The uncertainty of weather, injury, risky trail, and altitude sickness can be a concern during the EBC Trek. Hence, having good travel insurance can boost your morale throughout the journey. We recommend having quality travel insurance that covers your medical bills, loss, damages, helicopter rescue, and all kinds of accidents above 5000 meters.

Lukla Flight Delays and Cancellation

The Lukla Weather is quite unpredictable, especially during winter and monsoon season, sometimes even in peak trekking season. Hence, we always suggest our clients have at least a day or two extras on their holiday. In case the Lukla flight gets delayed or canceled you have to wait for another day to depart from Lukla. And same with the flight from Kathmandu as well. If the weather is very bad at Lukla, flights don’t operate from Kathmandu. Hence, in that case, either you have to wait for the next day or use the Helicopter service to Lukla by adding extra cost.

The ideal time to visit Everest Base Camp in 2025, 2026

The Everest Base Camp Trek is doable any time of the year if the weather is perfect. Usually, the best time to do a 14-day EBC Trek is during the months of spring and autumn. In spring, the EBC Trekking route is filled with vibrant rhododendron flowers with alluring mountain views under the blue skies. Likewise, in the autumn season, the temperature is relatively cooler and the weather is favorable throughout the months.

Besides these two seasons (spring and autumn), EBC Trek can be done in winter and monsoon as well. However, trekkers must be ready to face different sets of challenges like heavy snowfall and cold during the winter. In monsoons, regular weather changes, rainfall, flight delays, etc. can make the Everest Base Camp Hike Difficult.

Everest Base Camp Trek Difficulty for beginner and experienced hikers.

The EBC Trek route can be quite easy for those who are regular hikers in high altitudes. Whereas, on the other hand, beginners who have a very rare trekking experience can find it difficult. The challenging climates and altitude sickness can be troublesome for even experienced trekkers. Starting the journey from Kathmandu at 1350 meters and reaching at 5555 meters within 2 weeks can be strenuous. To avoid the difficulty proper preparation must be done physically and mentally.

14-day EBC Trek Preparation

Summiting the height of Kala Patthar and EBC is not easy. Although you don’t need any technical preparation like using ropes and axes, one must be well prepared physically and mentally. For novice hikers, we suggest working out for at least 2-3 months beforehand of the trek. Likewise, even experienced hikers can do light exercises in their daily routines. Moreover, pick the right time to do it, pack your trekking gear wisely, get good travel insurance, and lastly choose the best trekking agency that can arrange the trip for you.

Trekking gear for Everest Trek

Through the trek through the Everest Region, you will walk through the strenuous landscapes, rugged terrain, and challenging pathways. Hence, having adequate trekking gear is a must to make your journey easy and comfortable. Here is the list of trekking gear for Everest Region Trekking:

General Trekking Gear for EBC:

Sleeping Bag, Trekking Poles, Backpack (60L), Water Bottle.

Upper Body:

Sun Hat, Woolen Hat, Net warmer, Sunglasses, Head Lamp,

Base Layer, Short and Long Sleeve T-shirts, Waterproof Jacket, Down Jacket, Fleece Jacket, Inner Thermal, Gloves.

Lower Body:

Hiking Pants, Inner Trousers, Hiking Shorts, Undergarments

Hiking Boot, Woolen Shocks, Micro Spikes, Flip flops

Miscellaneous Gear:

Personal medication, Toiletries, Camera, Backup charger, Hand sanitizer, quick dry towel, sunscreen, etc.

To learn more about trekking gear in Nepal, you can visit our link for further details.

Everest Base Camp Trekking Permit Cost and Documents

Just like trekking to Annapurna Base Camp Trek, you must obtain a permit card to do this EBC Trek. The EBC Trek needs a Sagarmatha National Park Entry Permit and a Khumbu Region Municipality Permit Card. Each of the Everest Trekking Permit Cards costs $25 and $15 respectively. To issue these Everest Permit Cards, we need your passport and a copy of your photo.

Meals or food items in the Everest Region

You will be provided three meals in this 14-day Everest Trekking package. Each meal consists of a main course from the menu during breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The team leader will let you know at what time will be the time of your meals. Here is the list of meal items you can choose from the menu during the EBC Trek:

Breakfast: Muesli, Porridge, Toast, Scrambled Eggs, cheese omelet, Tibetan Bread, Pancakes, and Hot Drinks.

Lunch and Dinner: Nepali Daal Bhat, fried rice, Thukpa, Noodles, Pasta, Momo, Chow Mein, Macaroni, Sandwich, etc.

What kind of Accommodation is available in 14 Days EBC?

Teahouses are the most used accommodation during this trek in Everest. These teahouses offer basic lodging facilities and meals for trekkers. Until Namche Bazaar, you will find a room with an attached bathroom. However, after Namche, our trekking leader will provide you best available accommodation on a sharing basis.

Moreover, these teahouses provide services like hot showers, Wi-Fi, and electricity facilities. They take an extra toll for it ranging from $2-$5 per service. Please remember all of these teahouses depend on solar energy, so, sometimes it may not be available as well. For electricity charging it would be better if you have power banks and backups.

Possibility of altitude sickness during the EBC Hike and Kala Patthar Hike

Travelers will start their adventure in Kathmandu at 1350 meters and fly to Lukla directly at 2800 meters within 45 minutes. Hence, you will expect to gain elevation from 500-700 on average every day. Hence, trekkers must adapt themselves to high altitudes with thin levels of oxygen. Especially above 3500 meters up to Kala Patthar there is a possibility of getting altitude sickness. Hence, you should take preventive measures before getting the symptoms of sickness. The common symptoms of altitude sickness during the EBC trek are Vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, headache, loss of appetite, and lack of breathing.

Before getting it worse than expected we suggest following the preventive measures such as:

• Acclimatization properly in Namche Bazaar and Dingboche.
• Walk slowly and steadily while enjoying the views.
•  Do not consume alcoholic beverages and caffeine during the whole trek.
• Drink plenty of water and vegetable soups.
• Take nutritious meals every day rather than non-veg items.
• Do not panic and stress out if you get common symptoms. Our trekking leader will assess your condition and help you accordingly.
• In the worst case, Overland Trek Nepal will arrange the Helicopter for your evacuation and assist you in getting back to Kathmandu.

Booking procedure and payment methods

Overland Trek Nepal is a government-registered trekking and tour operator with more than 10 years of experience. Hence, you can confidently march ahead to book this exciting trip to Everest Base Camp with us without any hesitation. To book the trek with us either you can email us or contact us or directly book from our website package. Furthermore, travelers must deposit at least 20% of the total EBC Trek cost for your confirmation. During your booking procedure ensure that you send us your passport copy, travel insurance, and passport-size photos. Regarding payment, you can directly pay from our payment gateway system, use Western Union, or Use our Bank Transfer Details.